New York State Police orders four new Airbus helicopters
The police department has placed orders for a new H160 helicopter and three H145s with manufacturer Airbus
The order follows the acquisition of two other H145s by the New York State Police in 2024, and is part of a move by the department to phase out its existing fleet of aircraft.
Airbus said the delivery would make the New York State Police the first law enforcement agency in the USA to add an H160 to its fleet.
The H160 offers cruise speeds of 255km/h with a maximum range of 890km with standard fuel tanks, and a maximum endurance of 4h 30min. In standard seating configuration, it can carry up to 12 passengers.
The H145 is a popular choice of helicopter for law enforcement operations, and has a recommended cruise speed of 241km/h. With standard fuel tanks, it has a maximum range of 650km, and maximum endurance of 3hrs 35mins.
Airbus recently unveiled its new H140 helicopter type at this year’s Verticon.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor at AirMed&Rescue. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.